Yoga Flashcards
What is yoga
Systematic system to improve the body, understand the mind and free the spirit
Types of yoga
Raga Hatha Bhakti Jnana Karma
Types of yoga - Raga
Systematic approach including lifestyle, physical postures, breath work and 4 levels of meditation
Types of yoga - Hatha
physical postures (asana) and breathwork (paranayma) includes lots of different styles
Types of yoga - Bhakti
Yoga of devotional love - includes singing, devotional chanting, ritual and service to God
Types of yoga - Jnana
Path of self realization and focuses on developing intuitive wisdom through study
Types of yoga - Karma
Emphasizes selfless service action without being attached to fruits of our actions - serving others with feeling good as a secondary gain
TYpes of yoga - which is usually thought of in US
Hatha (physical postures and breathwork)
Asana and pranayama
Types of Hatha yoga
Ashtanga Bikram Kundalini Lyengar VINYASA (power) yoga Anusara Yin Kripalu Viniyoga
Types of hatha yoga - ashtanga
Synchronzing breath with a progressive series of yoga - postures are intense and fast paced
Aggressive yoga
Types of hatha yoga - Nikram
Hot yoga - temps 105
Types of hatha yoga - Kundalini
Yoga postures which specific breath postures, chanting, meditation to awaken untapped energy and open chakras
Types of hatha yoga - Lyengar
Focus on precise alignment of poses with use of proprs, does not encourage a flow from one posture to another
This is what medical therapeutic yoga is closest to
Types of hatha yoga - Vinyasa
Power yoga - athletic yoga promoting strength, flexibility, and stamina
Typical yoga in US
Types of hatha yoga - Anusara
Combining vinyasa postures while focusing on heartfelt intentions that are meant to improve daily life
Types of hatha yoga - Yin yoga
Slow moving, postures may be held for 20 minues - get connective tissue and fascial stretching
Types of hatha yoga - Kripalu
Gentle yoga emphasizes asana with meditations and breathwork
Encourages inward focus for physical healing and spiritual transformation
Types of hatha yoga - Viniyoga
gentle type of yoga that encourages self reflection, body awareness, and customized practice according to individuals needs
Yoga therapists - training and pre req
Pre req - 200 RYT
1 yr teaching
1 yr personal practice
Training - 800 hr training with a registered school over min of 2 years
600 contact hrs including 150 hr practicum
Medical therapeutic yoga
Use of yoga as healthcare professionals
License of professional is primary regulator of practice - PTs use of yoga must be in the bounds of scope of PT practice
Minimal certification programs in medical ther yoga just for healthcare professionals
8 limbs of yoga practice
Yamas - interpersonal Niyamas - intrapersonal Asana - postures Pranayama - breathing and energy Dhyana - meditation Pratyahara - liberation from distraction Dharana - concentration Samadi - consciousness
Yoga rules for life
Yama - how person sees self and you
Ahimsa - do not harm living things
Satya - truthfulness - see world as actually is
Asteya - not stealing
Bramacharya - self control and moderation - no addictions
Aparigraha - being in control of your possessions - knowing what you really need and what you dont
The Niyamas
Sauca (Shaucha) - not taking in neg things
Santosha - contentment with where you are at that time
Tapas - heath - self discipline - doing things you might not want to with a positive attitude
Svadhyaya - self reflextion and self thought on life
Ischvara Pranidhana - giving yourself to something higher
5 sheaths (koshas)
Annamayakosha - material body, physical
Pranamayokosha - energetic body, life force
Manomayakosha - mind, emotional, social body
Vijnanamayakosha - intellectual body, wisdom/discrimination
Anandamayokosha - bliss body, spiritual, individual, connected with the divine
Biopsychosocial model
1 Psychoemotional and social - meditation with/and mindful movement
2 Energetic - breath, oxygenation/nutrition
3 Spiritual - directed action for mind/body connection
4 Physical - stability and mobility assessment, nutrition
5 Intellectual - pt education
Biopsychosocial model - as PT you are
empowering your patients toward responsibility for their health - need to have this type of model of assessment of focused care
Look at the person like this and how you will address these - not just as an ACL
Annamayakosha - evaluate by
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Subjective hx of past and present illness
Nutritional interview
Pt goals
Objective - pt eval, gait, strength, mvmnt, work, ergonomic eval, med assessment
Annamayakosha - treat by
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Food diaries - referral to nutritionist, weight watchers, healthy eating apps
Abdominal and TATD breath
Yogic postures
Pranamayakosha - evaluate by
ENERGETIC HEALTH
Breathing technique Posture Meditation practice Time management Home and work place stresses Ability to express and recognize feelings
Pranamayakosha - treat by
ENERGETIC HEALTH
Abdominal and pranayama breathing
Meditation instruction and apps
Discussion of what is able to change
BREATH IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CONTROL ANS
Manamayakosha - evalute by
PSYCHO EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Sleep habits Social support Stress levels Anxiety or depression scales SF 36
Manamayakosha - treat by
Referral to counseling Discussion regarding social support Aromatherapy Music therapy CHromotherapy Medical management - pharmaceuticals
Vijnanamayakosha - evaluate by
INTELLECTUAL WELL BEING
Communication
Hobbies
Motivation - willingness to change
Vijnanamayakosha - treat by
INTELLECTUAL WELL BEING
Explanation of path or prevention of it
Pain science education
Encouragement of cultural therapies of art, music, poetry
Encouragement of hobbies
Anadamayakosha - evaluate by
Discussion regarding faith, spirituality, religion, health
Anadamayakosha - treat by
Karma yoga - giving back to others
Introspection
Prayer
Referral to spiritual leader
Research shows people do better when HCP validates their spirituality - or recognizes it at least
How does this look in PT clinic
Integrative medicine can take more time - niche private practice pay
Integrative med can be used in traditional practice - may not be using all parts
Yoga (asana) can be adapted for any pt type for any pt care setting
Documentation and charging for yoga is not any different than other ther ex, NMRE, or self care and home management
Namaste
I honor you and you honor me
I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells
I honor the place in you which is love, light, peace and joy
When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, we are one
